Family Reunification Provisional Residence

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Which family relationships qualify?

A partner of a Moldovan citizen is a qualifying relationship, with its own granting procedure. The official source does not expressly list other qualifying relatives.

See recorded sources

Limits of the record

The page does not expressly list the qualifying relatives (spouse, children, parents); these appear only indirectly through marriage and birth certificates in the checklists (see R3).

https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
List of documents required for granting the right of provisional stay for family reunification with a partner - citizen of the Republic of Moldova:

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor may be a citizen of Moldova (valid Moldovan identity card), a foreign national legally staying in Moldova (residence permit, or identity card for stateless persons), or a Moldovan citizen partner.

See recorded sources

https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Valid identity card (original and copy) of the citizen of the Republic of Moldova;
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Valid identity document (original and copy) of the family member, proving his/her legal stay on the territory of the Republic of Moldova (residence permit or identity card for stateless persons);
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Family reunification with partner-citizen of the Republic of Moldova Granting

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Marriage: marriage certificate transcribed in the Moldovan Civil Register (Moldovan citizen sponsor) or legalised/apostilled, translated to Romanian and notarised/consular-authenticated (foreign national sponsor). Children: birth certificate transcribed in the Moldovan Civil Register, or legalised/apostilled and translated (foreign national sponsor). Partnership: civil status certificate of the applicant (single, divorced, widowed) translated to Romanian and legalised/apostilled, plus the civil status certificate of the Moldovan citizen's partner.

See recorded sources

https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Marriage certificate (original and copy) transcribed in the Civil Register of the Republic of Moldova;
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Child's birth certificate (original and copy) transcribed in the Civil Register of the Republic of Moldova;
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Marriage certificate (original and copy), legalized / apostilled (as required), translated to Romanian and authenticated by a notary or consular authority;
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Child's birth certificate (original and copy), legalized/apostilled (as established), translated into Romanian and authenticated by the notary or consular authority;
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Civil status certificate (original and copy) of the applicant (single, divorced, widowed) translated to Romanian and legalized/apostilled;
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Civil status certificate (original and copy) of the partner of the citizen of the Republic of Moldova;

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The applicant must show a document proving ownership or use of the dwelling (cadastral extract or lease registered with the State Tax Service) and health insurance valid for at least 3 months (except minors). For reunification with a foreign national, proof of financial means corresponding to the residence category is also required, with a bank statement no more than 10 days old.

See recorded sources

https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
The original and a copy of the document proving the right of ownership or use of the dwelling (cadastral extract or lease agreement accompanied by proof of its registration bearing the stamp of the State Tax Service);
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Health insurance (original and copy) valid for at least 3 months (except for minors);
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Proof of financial means in the amount corresponding to the category of right of residence requested (the validity period of the bank statement must be no more than 10 days prior to its submission);

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The status is a right of provisional stay that can be extended (separate extension lists). Both family members must be present when documents are submitted; documents must be filed at least 30 days before the authorised end of stay (EU citizens: at least 15 days); missing the deadline carries an administrative penalty. Examination takes up to 90 calendar days. The official source does not state the rights of the family member, the validity of the permit or a path to independent status.

See recorded sources

Limits of the record

Rights of the family member (work, study) are not stated.
Permit validity and a path to independent status are not stated on this page.

https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
List of documents required for extending the right of provisional stay for family reunification with a citizen of the Republic of Moldova:
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Presence of both family members is compulsory when submitting the documents.
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
The documents must be submitted at least 30 days before the authorized end of foreigner’s stay in the Republic of Moldova.
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
The EU citizens must submit their documents at least 15 days before the authorized end of their stay in the Republic of Moldova.
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/imigration/provisional-stay/provisional-stay-for-family-reunification/
Failing to meet the deadline for application is subject to an administrative penalty
https://old.igm.gov.md/en/right-to-stay/
Period of examination: up to 90 calendar days.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Family Reunification Provisional Residence

Which family relationships qualify?

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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